After about a month of testimony and a week of deliberations, a Cuyahoga County Jury finally reached a verdict in an alleged gang leader's trial. Julius Webster was found guilty of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence.More >>

Less than a month after being convicted of murder, robbery and other charges, gang leader Julius Webster wants a new trial. Webster was on trial for a carjacking and the robbery and murder of Curtis Leon Marks, Jr., 31. More >>

After about a month of testimony and a week of deliberations, a Cuyahoga County Jury finally reached a verdict in an alleged gang leader's trial. Julius Webster was found guilty of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence.More >>

After about a month of testimony and a week of deliberations, a Cuyahoga County Jury finally reached a verdict in an alleged gang leader's trial. Julius Webster was found guilty of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence.More >>

It was security like none seen in years, if ever. The Sheriff's SWAT team guarding the jurors who will hear a murder case. In what is known as a jury view they visited the areaMore >>

It was security like none seen in years, if ever. The Sheriff's SWAT team was guarding the jurors who will hear a murder case. The reason for the tight security is Julius Webster, a leader of the Heartless Felons gang. More >>

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Julius Webster.More >>

The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Julius Webster.More >>

Exactly one month after a local gang leader was convicted of kidnapping and aggravated murder, Julius Webster was sentenced to 99 years to life. He will not be eligible for parole until the time is served.

"The court finds, in this case, Julius Webster represents a clear and present danger to the citizens of Cuyahoga County and the state Ohio," Judge Michael Astrab said. "Moments like these require someone who will act, to do the unpleasant thing, the necessary thing, and in this case, I am ready to do that."

Webster was found guilty for a carjacking, along with the robbery and murder of 31-year-old Curtis Leon Marks, Jr.

Marks' mother, Celva James, asked for the life sentence as she addressed the court.

"For an individual to play God and take a life, it's unacceptable," she said. "It has truly destroyed my family."

Webster was indicted for "participating in a criminal gang" as part of the "Heartless Felons" street gang, which he was believed to have led. Prosecutors say this was only the second time they have used the gang charge.

Security was tight throughout the trial. Prosecutors claim that judge Astrab received two death threats during the trial and there was an attempt to intimidate a witness.